Black & Yellow Longhorn Beetle (Rutpela maculata)

Spotted this one feeding on a patch of Meadowsweet in Breech Wood, High Ham. They spend most of their 3-4 year life span as larvae feeding on rotten wood and only a few weeks as adults which feed on pollen and nectar.

[Christopher Cox]

So much going on!

[Deborah McGavock]

This one has chosen a pretty place for the last few weeks of his/her life.

[Bep]

Amazing close up. Fav.

[Janiskay]

Interesting bug. Love the info you include!

[PhotoCrazy]

Cool pic!

[Rick]

Great close up.

[Margo]

Great capture

[Sgt. Pepper]

Stunning! Fav.

[ShirleyB]

Beautiful close up with wonderful detail.

[Julienne Jones]

@christophercox there certainly does seem to be lots happening with the "birds and the bees"

[Julienne Jones]

@woofandweft1 yes he seems to be enjoying it - meadowsweet does smell beautiful but no idea what it tastes like :)

[Julienne Jones]

@gijsje @janiskay @photographycrazy @rickster549 @777margo @sgtpepper @shirleybankfarm thanks for the comments and favs.

[Sarah Jones]

These are stunning bugs, well captured.